Choice of shirt collar

Choosing a shirt collar is an accurate knowledge kept by savvy dude and toff dandy. Many men may see it as a tiny detail, the part of shirt that goes round the neck and the frame for a neck tie, While experts will notice how tasteful you are.

The first step is to know the different types of collar...

Straight/ laydown collar

It's the most popular today. The laydown collar will complement nearly any facial structure, so it’s a rather safe choice for those who prefer simple shirts without too much risk. But as the wedding day is a kind of big event, you might prefer to choose something more sophisticated.

English tab collar

Tab collars look like straight collars, but there are two small pieces of fabric that are affixed with a snap or button on each side. Tab collars have a slightly smaller collar size than straight ones. It look neater when wearing the tabbed style. The points of the collar lie flat on the body of your shirt and look very precise and will enhance your tie knot.

Semi spread

It is cut so the spread looks somewhat vertical on your shirt. Semi- spread collars are considered dressier than straight collars, so consider more formal tie knots to accompany them such as the Full Windsor Knot.

Wide spread

The Half Spread Collar has the largest spread offered, this is sometimes considered a more "European" collar.

Button down

The Button Down Collar can be worn with a Neck Tie or it can be worn without in a more casual style. You can wear your button down collar shirts in a business-casual setting, but you should avoid it for an ultra-formal event like a wedding.

Wing collar

This is the most formal choice and the collar style most worn with tuxedo jackets. Features a stand up collar with downward points. Wing collars are sophisticated and can flatter any man who craves a contemporary appearance. It might be excellent for a wedding day. It can be worn with an Ascot tie or bow tie which are reserved for formal events.

Band collar

The band collar is informal and great to wear on business casual. For those who don’t like to wear ties, this is the perfect choice!

Mandarin collar

This is just like the band collar, it stands up around the neck and is the most contemporary-style tuxedo shirt.

Choosing the best collar style for your face shape

It is important to select a collar which works best for your physical proportions. If you choose to wear a wing tip collar, it will be very nice for an event such as your wedding. However, if you prefer to opt for another type of collar, here is a guideline to help you decide which collar style will flatter your face shape best:

● With an round face or short neck: avoid spread collars; they make your face appear wider and fuller. Narrow point collars help to thin and elongate a round face. The best collar styles for you have straight points with a traditional or narrow spread.

● You have a leaner face or long neck: you may like the spread collar, English tab or madarin collar which can make your face look slightly fuller.